Bluewater Rushes Michael Jackson Tribute to Stores

By Newsarama Staff June 29, 2009 05:35am ET

Bluewater Rushes Michael Jackson Tribute

Press Release

To millions he was the King of Pop; one of the world’s most cherished
entertainers and a celebrated international icon. With his untimely
passing, Michael Jackson left an extraordinary and tragic legacy.
Bluewater Productions is paying tribute in October to his memory and
legacy with a special collectors edition biography comic.

The newest addition to the publisher's critically acclaimed biography
library will trace Jackson's rise as a musical prodigy with the
“Jackson 5” through last Thursdays sad end. The book will feature
highlights from his storied career and cover his enigmatic private life.

“Michael Jackson's music served as the soundtrack to countless
lives…including mine,” said Bluewater president Darren G. Davis, “His
influence on our culture has been profound.”

“TRIBUTE: Michael Jackson, King of Pop,” features a wraparound cover
and foreword by "The Official Michael Jackson Fan Club’s" Giuseppe
Mazzola. Mazzola was also Jackson's personal friend. The issue is being
written by Wey-Yuih Loh, (Political Power: Colin Powell” and “Political
Power: Joe Biden) and illustrated by Giovanni Timpano (Vincent Price
Presents). Noted cover artist Vinnie Tartamella will also provide an
alternate wraparound cover.

“This is a celebration of his life and what he meant to a legion of
fans,” Davis said. “Although the book won’t shy away from some of his
personal troubles, we try to tell a balanced story that shows Jackson
as a musical genius, an unparalleled superstar and as a complex
person.”

Davis noted that he initially waffled at producing a tribute comic, but
after receiving dozens of emails and phone calls he knew it was the
proper way to show respect and give fans a lasting remembrance.

In recent months, Bluewater has become one of the leading producers of
biography comics. Launched earlier this year, Bluewater’s “Female
Force” has featured influential women such as Hillary Clinton, Michelle
Obama, Princess Diana, Sarah Palin and Oprah Winfrey. A follow-up
series, "Political Power" launching in July is set to turn the
spotlight on politicians like Colin Powell, Barack Obama, and Al Gore.

Bluewater’s biography titles have drawn considerable media attention,
including features on CNN, MSNBC, Fox News, and “Live with Regis and
Kelly.” It has also been featured in such periodicals as People
Magazine, Los Angeles Times, Chicago Tribune, USA Today and thousands
of blogs and other media outlets.

To find a comic book store near you, go to the comic shop locator, www.comicshoplocator.com. “Female Force” books are also available on Amazon.com, where they have been ranked among the site’s top 300 books.